AudioWeekly Roundup Podcast: Another Special Session, Executive Order on the Border, Paxton v. Bush
Michelle ArledgeAugust 6, 2021
Catch up on the week's hottest stories in Texas politics with the reporting team at The Texan.
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AudioWeekly Roundup Podcast: Democrats in Washington, Big 12 Shakeup, Texas’ 6th Congressional District
Michelle ArledgeJuly 30, 2021
Catch up on the week's hottest stories in Texas politics with the reporting team at The Texan.
Elections 2020FederalTexas Border Democrat, Rep. Filemon Vela, to Retire from District Targeted by GOP After Republican Shift
Daniel FriendMarch 22, 2021
Amidst the ongoing border crisis and ahead of redistricting, Rep. Filemon Vela announced he will not be seeking reelection.
Immigration & BorderTwo-Thirds of Border Apprehensions Occurring in Texas as Immigration Influx Continues
Daniel FriendFebruary 19, 2021
There was a spike in illegal immigrant arrests in the Del Rio region and an increase in the southwest border region overall.
FederalImmigration & BorderIssuesRep. Chip Roy Leads Congressional Letter Criticizing Biden Border Policy Amidst Burgeoning Crisis
Daniel FriendFebruary 10, 2021
Rep. Chip Roy and 50 other members of Congress criticized President Biden for his changes to immigration policies amidst a burgeoning border crisis.
Immigration & BorderBorder Patrol Arrests 253 Illegal Immigrants Near Mission, Interrupting Human Smuggling Attempts
Hayden SparksFebruary 8, 2021
Many of the 253 people were unaccompanied minors.
Criminal JusticeImmigration & Border$45 Million of Meth Seized in Denton Area, Feds Say
Hayden SparksJanuary 29, 2021
Almost 2,000 pounds of methamphetamine were reportedly seized along Interstate 35.
Immigration & BorderStatewide NewsLaredo Border Patrol Apprehends Over 200 Illegal Immigrants in Tractor Trailers
Daniel FriendDecember 10, 2020
The two failed human smuggling attempts come as the border patrol sees an over two-year high of apprehensions in the Laredo sector.
Immigration & BorderOctober Border Apprehension Statistics Highest Since July 2019
Daniel FriendNovember 23, 2020
Border apprehensions in October rose to the highest levels since summer of 2019 and is the highest tally for the month of October compared to past years.
FederalImmigration & BorderU.S. Customs and Border Protection Marks 400 Miles of New Border Wall Construction
Daniel FriendOctober 29, 2020
Officials in the Trump administration say that construction of the new border wall is making significant progress.
FederalImmigration & BorderBorder Apprehensions Drop With Pandemic in Fiscal Year 2020, But Expected to Rise
Daniel FriendOctober 20, 2020
Border patrol apprehensions of illegal immigrants dropped significantly during the 2020 fiscal year, but officials caution that an uptick is likely after the coronavirus pandemic ends.
Immigration & BorderAugust Sees Most Border Apprehensions in Fiscal Year
Daniel FriendSeptember 9, 2020
Border encounters reached nearly 50,000 in August, the highest since the fiscal year began last October.
Immigration & BorderIssuesJuly Border Apprehensions Increase to Pre-Pandemic Levels, Notably in Rio Grande Valley
Daniel FriendAugust 10, 2020
U.S. border patrol encounters have increased to levels typical for a July before the pandemic, with the largest increase seen in the Rio Grande Valley.
Immigration & BorderIssuesJune Border Apprehensions of Single Adults Rise to Pre-Coronavirus Levels
Daniel FriendJuly 13, 2020
After a decline in border apprehensions amidst the coronavirus pandemic, the number of single adults apprehended in June set a record for the fiscal year.
Immigration & BorderIssuesApril Sees Lowest Southern Border Apprehensions in Three Years
Daniel FriendMay 15, 2020
Amidst the ongoing coronavirus lockdown, border apprehensions along the U.S.-Mexico border have reached a low not seen in three years.
FederalImmigration & BorderBorder Wall Contract Awarded for 14-Mile Section Near Laredo
Daniel FriendMay 11, 2020
U.S. Customs and Border Protection awarded a new $275 million contract for the construction of a 14-mile long border wall section near Laredo.
EducationElections 2020FederalGunsHealthcareImmigration & BorderLocal NewsStatewide NewsTaxes & SpendingTexas Speaker’s Race, Obamacare Battles, and School District Takeovers: Here’s What to Look for in 2020
Brad JohnsonJanuary 3, 2020
Here's a list of stories to keep an eye on in 2020 — including Obamacare court battles, the race to replace disgraced Speaker Dennis Bonnen, and a potential state takeover of Houston ISD.
In what may be one of the most watched congressional races in the country, incumbent Chip Roy will face Democratic challenger Wendy Davis in 2020.